Political Dig

In a rare moment of unity, the entire U.S. Senate blocked President Trump from being able to make recess appointments on Thursday afternoon as lawmakers leave Washington for their summer break.

The move, which requires the agreement of every senator, means the Senate will be in session every three business days throughout the August recess.

The Senate left D.C. on Thursday evening with most lawmakers not expected to return to Washington until after Labor Day.

As noted by The Hill, Senators were scheduled to be in town through next week, but staffers and senators predicted they would wrap up a few remaining agenda items and leave Washington early.

The stunning move comes after Trump repeatedly lashed out at Attorney General Jeff Sessions, sparking speculation that he would fire the former senator and try to name his successor while Congress was out of town.

“We’re ready to use every single one of them, any time, day or night. It’s so vital to the future of the republic,” he said. Thankfully all Senators agreed to block Trump from overstepping his constitutional authority.